Agenda
Preliminary Agenda
Preliminary Agenda
Plan your day at Swiss Robotics Day 2025 with our comprehensive program of talks, workshops, and demonstrations.
This is a preliminary programme. Full agenda and timings to be published soon.
7:00 - 9:15 Exhibitors can enter
8:00 - 9:15 Registration is open
9:10 - 9:30 Welcome and opening remarks
- Prof. Aude Billard, Head of LASA laboratory at EPFL and Lead of the Innovation Booster Robotics and Vice-President of the Swiss Robotics Association
- Prof. Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, President of EPFL and Head of the Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials (LMSC) at EPFL, renowned expert in nanomaterials and quantum technologies for sustainable electronics
- Isabelle Moret, Head of the Department of Economy, Innovation, Employment, and Heritage.
9:30 - 10:30 KEYNOTES • Sustainability in robotics
- Prof. Stefana Parascho, Head of the Laboratory for Creative Computation (CRCL) at EPFL, specialist in robotic construction and computational design
- Prof. Mirko Kovac, Head of the Laboratory of Sustainability Robotics at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) in Zürich and EPFL, expert in robot design, hardware development and multi-modal sensor mobility
- Steve Tanner, Chief Technology Officer at Ecorobotix, leader in sustainable agricultural robotics and precision weeding solutions
- Prof. Stefano Mintchev, Head of the Environmental Robotics Laboratory (ERL) at ETH Zurich, researcher in bio-inspired and energy-efficient robotic systems for sustainability applications
10:30 - 10:45 Panel: Sustainable robotics - global issues; Can robots be sustainable?
- Alberto Bombelli, Senior Simulation Engineer at SBB CFF FFS , will bring insights on deploying robotics and digital tools for infrastructure maintenance and tunnel operations.
- Sylvia, Stocker, Founder & CEO, Change Agent of Arabesque, will explore human-centred approaches to robotics, AI, and sustainable business transformation.
- Sebastien Perroud, Founder & Group CEO of IAR Group, will share perspectives on industrial automation, robotics integration, and scaling innovation in manufacturing.
10:45 - 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 - 11:45 KEYNOTES • Trends in robotics research
- Prof. Davide Scaramuzza, Head of the Robotics and Perception Group at the University of Zurich, pioneer in autonomous navigation and real-time perception for drones and mobile robots
- Prof. Anna Valente, Head of the Automation, Robotics and Machines Laboratory (ARM) at SUPSI, specialist in advanced manufacturing and industrial robotics for sustainable production systems
11:45 - 12:15 KEYNOTES • Industry Trends by Swissmem, Robotics and Factory Automation Sector
- Roger Sonderegger (Swissmem, Industry Sector Robotics & Factory Automation) will present the Swiss robotics and automation industry cluster, fostering collaboration and innovation across companies and research institutions.
- “Robots at the Heart of Clinical Interventions” – Jean-Marc Collet, Stäubli, will highlight how robotics is transforming clinical applications, bringing added values both to the patients and the medical teams.
“Swiss Excellence in Motion: Innovation for Global Automotive OEMs” – Gabriel Moser, Head of Business Unit Solutions at Güdel AG, will present how Swiss engineering and full integration deliver advanced press-automation systems – from simulation to 24/7 operation – trusted by leading automotive OEMs worldwide.
“From Simulation to Reality: Streamlining Vision System Setup for Bin Picking Robots” – Cedric Lienhard, Mikron, will share practical insights on bridging simulation and real-world deployment to optimize robotic vision systems.
12:15 - 12:30 Start-up Carousel
12:30 - 12:45 Innovation Booster Projects
12:45 - 13:00 Presentations by Swiss Robotics Association
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
13:00 - 14:00 Matchmaking
14:00 - 16:00 Exhibition only
For a dedicated two-hour period, the event will center exclusively on the exhibition. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with exhibitors, fostering meaningful exchanges and networking opportunities. This time is designed to facilitate in-depth discussions and connections between attendees and exhibitors.
16:00 - 17:00 Workshops & Pitch Session with Start-ups
16:00 - 17:00 Matchmaking
17:00 - 17:30 Industry roundtable with the sponsors
17:30 - 18:00 Announcement of Award Winners
18:00 - 19:00 Closing Remarks and Group Photos
19:00 - 20:00 Apéro
Note: This agenda is subject to change. A detailed version with speaker names and session descriptions will be shared closer to the event date.